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ERA5 almanac comparison — 8 years of real data

Amelia Island vs Nashville: weather in August

Nashville edges out Amelia Island for sun in August: 32% clear historically versus 9% (8-year ERA5 average, a 23-point gap). Amelia Island also sees measurably more rain than Nashville this month (81% vs 47% of days). Both are viable — Nashville is the safer bet.

What you are reading: 8-year historical averages, not a forecast. Either destination can still surprise you this specific August. For the actual forecast right now, each destination links to its live page below.

Amelia Island

FL

Clear days, August
9%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
86°F
Early August (1st–15th)
8%
Late August (16th–end)
9%
Rain frequency
81% of days
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Nashville

TN

Clear days, August
32%
Sample size
n=248 days
Avg high
87°F
Early August (1st–15th)
23%
Late August (16th–end)
41%
Rain frequency
47% of days

Frequently asked

Is Amelia Island or Nashville warmer in August?

Nashville runs warmer by day in August. Amelia Island averages highs of 86°F (highs n=248 days); Nashville averages highs of 87°F (highs n=248 days) (ERA5 2018–2025). Historical averages, not a forecast.

Does it rain more in Amelia Island or Nashville in August?

Amelia Island is measurably wetter than Nashville. Days with measurable rain: Amelia Island 81%, Nashville 47% (n=248 and n=248 days). ERA5 2018–2025; historical, not a forecast.

Which is sunnier in August, Amelia Island or Nashville?

Nashville edges out Amelia Island for sun in August: 32% clear historically versus 9% (8-year ERA5 average, a 23-point gap). Amelia Island also sees measurably more rain than Nashville this month (81% vs 47% of days). Both are viable — Nashville is the safer bet.

Compare Amelia Island vs Nashville in another month

All percentages are historical averages from the ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, 8 full years (2018–2025). “Clear” means avg high ≥ 72 °F, precipitation < 1 mm, and a non-precipitation weather code. This is history, not a forecast. The live forecast for any destination is on its own page and may differ from the long-run average. Data from Open-Meteo.